Stock Rising guards from 2025 rankings update part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our 2025 rankings update saw some prospects make moves up the list after strong summer performances, in this article we'll break down four guards who are moving up our rankings in the latest update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1432030"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Noles came onto the scene early with strong performances as a freshman to debut early in our rankings. After a strong end to his Sophomore season and a good summer with the [program_tooltip program_id='2075761' first='Ohio' last='Buckets'], Noles finds himself back moving up. A guard who has a good body to physically battle with older players at the high school level. His strength and athleticism also allows him to stand out on the gridiron as well for the Stallions. Gaining confidence as a perimeter shooter, his mechanics were always solid but he would occasionally go stretches without hitting from the outside. Now making 3-point shots more consistently off the bounce, I expect Noles to pick up where he left off and have a chance to break 20 PPG as a Junior. Would also expect scholarship programs to get aggressive with Noles starting next spring.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1506017"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Scott is on the move as he's now with the defending Division I state champs of Archbishop Hoban in Akron. Scott is a dynamic guard who is one of the more gifted passers in the region. Able to break the defense down off the dribble and throw some impressive passes around his head or no look, Scott can make life easier for his teammates when the ball is in his hands. I'm excited to see Scott get the opportunity to play next to [player_tooltip player_id='1222351' first='Jonas' last='Nichols'] for Hoban as they'll once again be one of the strongest teams in northeast Ohio despite losing a strong senior core. For Scott, finding a way to fit in shouldn't be difficult, he was already making noise in June at Midwest live. At the grassroots level, his 16 U OBC group was a talented squad with multiple prospects ready to get looks by scholarship programs next spring and summer.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1617825"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Huber Heights Wayne has had a storied tradition of talented guards coming through their program and the duo of [player_tooltip player_id='1285297' first='Juan' last='Cranford Jr'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1617825' first='Boots' last='Perkins'] is going to be the engine of the Wayne train this winter. After only appearing in the first half of games due to OHSAA transfer rules, Perkins had a big month of June with the Warriors and is expected to have a huge Junior season. A point guard who plays with good pace and can find his teammates in positions to score, Perkins is also capable of lighting it up from 3-point range when he's asked to be a scorer. The GWOC is filled with talent as usual, but Perkins should be near the conference leaders in points and assists per game.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1540136"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Louisville hit the ground running this June, looking like a well-oiled machine with some notable wins. The guy who runs the show for them is Siegfried, the son of their head coach. Playing with the usual high IQ you'd expect from a coach's kid, Siegfried also isn't afraid to mix it up defensively and get after opposing ball handlers. A high-level passer, the chemistry he's formed with [player_tooltip player_id='1540137' first='Brayden' last='Gross'] this summer after playing together with both the Leopards and Gurus of Go on the grassroots scene has been impressive to watch. As an independent squad, Louisville got the chance to schedule some big time games across northeast Ohio this winter and with a trio of prospects with strong college interest all being upperclassmen, the Leopards could surprise some people this winter.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64e3a2d1c7790"} /-->